We knew 2012 was going to be a pivotal year in the career of David Wright, and an eye-popping start has put an early focus on his past and future with the Mets.

With his next RBI, the third baseman will become the all-time franchise leader in that category, reminding folks of the type of imprint he's left here during his eight-plus seasons in New York.

But, after the Mets opted to part ways with fellow cornerstone Jose Reyes, it's fair to speculate how long Wright will remain the face of the team, as GM Sandy Alderson is yet to approach a contract beyond his 2013 option.

Here's a look at the 10 top players in Metropolitan history -- in this blogger's humble opinion -- and where Wright fits in.

Agree? Disagree? Think someone should be on or off? Share your thoughts or your own list below:

1. Tom SeaverAfter 50 years, the man they call "The Franchise" remains just that, the team leader in wins (198), ERA (2.57), and strikeouts (2,541). He brought legitimacy to the bungling Amazin's as their first star, delivered the first World Series title, and is the only man in the Hall of Fame wearing a Blue and Orange cap.

2. Mike PiazzaThe greatest offensive player to don the uniform, #31 should be retired at Citi Field whether or not Hall of Fame voters continue to freeze out Steroid Era sluggers. The catcher is tops in slugging percentage (.542), second in home runs (220), third in RBI (655), fourth in average (.296), and, perhaps most importantly, single-handedly brought fans back to Shea Stadium after the dark days of the 1990s.

3. Darryl StrawberryThe most fearsome slugger the Mets ever developed, Straw holds the franchise record with 252 home runs, and, for a long time held the top RBI spot with 733. He never blasted less than 26 during his eight seasons batting cleanup here, and helped bring home a World Series title.

4. Doc GoodenA phenomenon when he arrived as a hard-throwing teen, Dr. K's early-career dominance put him on his way to second place in wins (157) and strikeouts (1,875), and third in innings pitched (2,169). But as impressive as those numbers are, the fact that he isn't No. 1 on this list serves as a sad reminder of his demons, because he very well could have been.

5. David WrightThe best all-around offensive player to come out of the farm system, he'll overtake the top spot with his next RBI, is second in average (.302), fourth in OBP (.381) and fourth in HRs (185). Five straight seasons with a .300 average in the Big Apple is a feat no other slugger on this list can boast. At 29, he may still move up, though he'll need to revert to the player he was prior to the opening of Citi Field -- clearly, he's grown vulnerable to the strikeout and injury bug.

6. Keith HernandezHis tenure here was shorter than that of Strawberry, Piazza and Wright, but he ranks third in average (.297) and OBP (.387), is the finest defender on the list, and was the leader of the beloved 1986 team.

7. Gary CarterHad just three big years with the stick in N.Y., socking 32 homers and driving in 100 runs in 1985, then going 24/105 in '86 and 20/83 in '87, but the Hall of Fame catcher's leadership took a young pitching staff to the next level -- and he probably had more clutch hits than any Met, a trait which delivered the franchise's second championship.

8. Jose ReyesNumerous injuries put a damper on his promising tenure in New York and cost him a higher spot here, but he's the best shortstop in team history, ranks first in triples (99) and steals (370), is tied for fifth with a .292 average, and is the only Metropolitan to bring home a batting title, which he did in 2011 with a .337 mark.

9. John OlerudShould a guy who was in New York for just three seasons be this high? Yes. In his snappy tenure, the first baseman stands as the best pure hitter in team history, posting a franchise-best.354 average in 1998, and ranking first in both average (.315) and OBP (.425.) Had GM Steve Phillips been able to re-sign him after the 1999 playoffs, the Amazin's may have a third World Series title to display at Citi Field.

10. Jerry KoosmanTom Seaver's southpaw compliment, Koos stands third in wins (140), fifth in ERA (3.09) and third in strikeouts (1,799). "Big Game Jerry" was on the mound when the Mets won their first championship.